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Born in Flames

  • 19831983
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Jean Satterfield in Born in Flames (1983)
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Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, it presents a dystopia in which the issues of many groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminis... Read allSet ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, it presents a dystopia in which the issues of many groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are dealt with by the government.Set ten years after the most peaceful revolution in United States history, it presents a dystopia in which the issues of many groups - minorities, liberals, gay rights organizations, feminists - are dealt with by the government.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.7K
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POPULARITY
43,066
6,629
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    • Director
      • Lizzie Borden
    • Writers
      • Ed Bowes(story)
      • Lizzie Borden(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Honey
      • Adele Bertei
      • Jean Satterfield
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Lizzie Borden
    • Writers
      • Ed Bowes(story)
      • Lizzie Borden(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Honey
      • Adele Bertei
      • Jean Satterfield
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Honey
    • Honey
    Adele Bertei
    Adele Bertei
    • Isabel
    Jean Satterfield
    Jean Satterfield
    • Adelaide Norris
    Florynce Kennedy
    Florynce Kennedy
    • Zella Wylie
    • (as Flo Kennedy)
    Becky Johnston
    • Newspaper Editor
    Pat Murphy
    • Newspaper Editor
    Kathryn Bigelow
    Kathryn Bigelow
    • Newspaper Editor
    Hillary Hurst
    • Leader of Women's Army
    Sheila McLaughlin
    • Other Leader
    Marty Pottenger
    • Other Leader…
    Lynne Jones
    • Other Leader
    Ron Vawter
    Ron Vawter
    • FBI Agent
    John Coplans
    • Chief
    John Rudolph
    • TV Newscaster
    Warner Schreiner
    Warner Schreiner
    • TV Newscaster
    Valerie Smaldone
    • TV Newscaster
    John McLearen
    • TV Spot Revolution
    Pat Place
    • Woman from Ragazza
    • Director
      • Lizzie Borden
    • Writers
      • Ed Bowes(story)
      • Lizzie Borden(screenplay) (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Eric Bogosian made his first screen appearance in this film. He is one of the TV technicians who is forced at gunpoint to play the Women's Army videotape on the air.
    • Quotes

      Isabel: Good morning. This is Isabel broadcasting from the new Phoenix Regazza Radio station. I'd like to open up with a statement on behalf of Adalede Norris and the Women's Army. Her murder serves as a warning for women everywhere for the struggle we face. And the truth will be heard and the story must and shall be told. It is not only the story of women's oppression, it is the story of sexism, racism, bigotry, nationalism, false religion and the blasphemy of the state controlled church, the story of environmental poisoning and nuclear warfare. Of the powerful over the powerless, for the sake of sick and depraved manipulations that abuse and corner the human soul like a rat in a cage. It is all of our responsibilities as individuals and together to examine and to re-examine everything, leaving no stones unturned. Every word that we utter, every action and every thought. We are all, women and men, the prophets of this new age. And for those of us who would be safer in the sensibilities of racism, seperatism and martyrdom: if you can't help us towards building this living church, then step out of the way. The scope and capabilities of human love are as wide and encompassing as this vast universe that we all swirl in. One for all, and all for one-ness. This fight will not end in terrorism and violence. It will not end in a nuclear holocaust. It begins in the celebration of the rites of alchemy. The transformation of shit into gold. The illumination of dark chaotic night into light. This is the time of sweet, sweet change for us all. This is Isabel from Phoenix Regazza Radio, signing off until tomorrow.

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      Edited into Film Title Poem (2016)
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      Undercover Nation
      Written and Performed by The Bloods

    User reviews18

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    Top review
    10/10
    Edgy film about radical feminist politics.
    This is a very radical political film. As a black lesbian feminist, I could relate to the premise of this film. The plot unfolds in a semi-documentary style, making this film all the more interesting. Set against the gritty backdrop NYC, the film has a distinctly apocalyptic feel to it. This movie harks back to the militant, left-wing revolutionary fervor, of the 60s and early 70s.

    Despite the changes in society resulting from feminism, gay rights, and the civil rights movement in the last 40 years, this movie shows that there's still much work to be done, to achieve real equality for all. It's not surprising to me that the radical political movement in the film, is led by a working-class black lesbian. Women who happen to be lesbian, blue-collar, and of color, are still the most oppressed people in our society.

    Jean Satterfield is superb as Adelaide Norris, the dedicated member of the Women's Army. Jean conveys the militant stance of Adelaide, in a very visceral way. The supporting cast of this film, was also compelling. Especially Honey as Honey, the feminist revolutionary radio DJ. The film was slow-moving at times, but packed an emotional punch.

    Rights of the oppressed in society, have been rolled-back by right-wing conservatives for the past 28 years. So, we could use a radical political strategy that addresses the rights of the oppressed again, like we did in the 60s and 70s. History has been known to repeat itself. In this day and age, a radical uprising by women in pursuit of equality, is needed more than ever. This movie could very well be a sign of things to come, in that regard. I recommend this film, to all who take women's rights seriously, and want to become more aware of women's oppression in society.
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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1983 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Född i flammor
    • Filming locations
      • 64 Greenwich Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Jerome Foundation
      • C.A.P.S.
      • Young Filmmakers Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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